China's Quest: The History of the Foreign Relat. Garver**

Name: China's Quest: The History of the Foreign Relat. Garver**
Brand: Oxford University Press Inc

Oxford University Press Inc

Discover the epic story of China's foreign relations with "China's Quest," the first and only comprehensive history of the People's Republic of China's foreign policy. This monumental work by John W. Garver delves into the PRC's evolution from a nascent state to a global power, revealing how domestic political concerns, particularly regime survival, have been the primary driver of its international agenda. Explore decades of strategic shifts, from early struggles against American aggression and the dramatic break with the Soviet Union, to navigating the post-1989 global landscape. "China's Quest" synthesizes myriad narrower studies, offering an authoritative and encyclopedic account essential for understanding modern world history. Key Features: - Comprehensive historical analysis of China's foreign relations. - Explores the impact of domestic politics on foreign policy decisions. - Covers key events from the 1949 revolution to the present. - Authored by leading scholar John W. Garver. - Over a decade of research and analysis. Product Summary: China's Quest - The History of the Foreign Relations of the People's Republic of China - Hardback - English - 888 pages - ISBN 9780190261054 - Written by John W. Garver - Published by Oxford University Press.